ISBN: 9780896722439 - The Roadrunner (11 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. For everyone who loves the bird we call roadrunner, camino corres, paisano, chaparral. . . .Southwesterners are well accustomed to this sleek, mostly brown and white, long-tailed nemesis of coyote as it darts across roads or perches on a post or branch never too far from the ground. Equally familiar is the stylized image of the roadrunner, which adorns everything from Native American pottery and jewelry to clothing and logos. Clearly the roadrunner continues to thrive as a cultural icon. Yet no other study comes close to equaling Wyman Meinzer s stunning classic, now available in this tenth anniversary edition.Meinzer s photo study is his personal account of the years he has spent observing and recording the daily routine of several roadrunner families. Through his lens, Meinzer chronicled roadrunners courting, mating, nesting, hunting, and rearing their young.Punctuated by humor and poignancy, his story possesses an unmatched connectedness and insights afforded only those who develop a longstanding relationship with their subjects of study. Many of the roadrunners that Meinzer recorded became comfortable with his presence one even permitted his assistance in catching a lizard.Though it is hard to improve upon a classic, this new edition, celebrating the book s tenth year of publication, includes a new preface from Meinzer and several new photographs, including that of a rare white roadrunner.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. For everyone who loves the bird we call roadrunner, camino corres, paisano, chaparral. . . .Southwesterners are well accustomed to this sleek, mostly brown and white, long-tailed nemesis of coyote as it darts across roads or perches on a post or branch never too far from the ground. Equally familiar is the stylized image of the roadrunner, which adorns everything from Native American pottery and jewelry to clothing and logos. Clearly the roadrunner continues to thrive as a cultural icon. Yet no other study comes close to equaling Wyman Meinzer s stunning classic, now available in this tenth anniversary edition.Meinzer s photo study is his personal account of the years he has spent observing and recording the daily routine of several roadrunner families. Through his lens, Meinzer chronicled roadrunners courting, mating, nesting, hunting, and rearing their young.Punctuated by humor and poignancy, his story possesses an unmatched connectedness and insights afforded only those who develop a longstanding relationship with their subjects of study. Many of the roadrunners that Meinzer recorded became comfortable with his presence one even permitted his assistance in catching a lizard.Though it is hard to improve upon a classic, this new edition, celebrating the book s tenth year of publication, includes a new preface from Meinzer and several new photographs, including that of a rare white roadrunner.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Clean Pages. Blank page Inscription. Proceeds benefit the Pima County Public Library system, which serves Tucson and southern Arizona.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A-43,045-BBC,ex-library book with usual markings, text like new, VERY GOOD READING COPY, tight spine, clean pages, NO highlighting/markings, very good dust jacket, cardholder page removed.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. No marks or writing. No pages folded or stained. Boards are straight and solid. This book is NOT ex-library. Ships to USA addresses only; media mail. Proceeds benefit adult literacy.

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. No marks or writing other than it is signed by author. Newspaper clipping taped on inside of front board that describes a signing party in Knox City, Texas. The book is signed by the author on the title page. An 8x10 photograph of a Texas Wild Turkey by the author has been slipped into the front of the dust jacket. Ships to USA addresses only; media mail. Proceeds benefit adult literacy. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardcover with brown cloth over boards, white lettering along spine. Brown DJ with colorful photographs across covers, black text. Closed tear across foot of spine, about an inch up. No text marred, still glossy. Oversized. No date on title page. Copyright page dated only 1993. 104 pages. Large-scale colorful photographs on almost every page, all clean and bright. Half title page inscribed "Oriana, Enjoy the story here about this fascinating icon of the Southwest. Best, Wyman Meinzer" in dark ink. Binding neat and tight. Please email us with questions or to request photos. Signed by Author(s).…

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